Smalley Steel Ring Co. v. Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

On August 31, 2004, claimant, Harry Diaz, filed an application for adjustment of claim pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act (Act) (820 ILCS 305/1 et seq. (West 2002)), seeking benefits from employer, Smalley Steel Ring Company. Following a hearing, the arbitrator determined claimant sustained injuries arising out of and in the course of his employment on July 9, 2004, and awarded him (1) 14 weeks’ temporary total disability (TTD) benefits and (2) $21,543.52 for medical expenses. Later, on employer’s motion, the arbitrator recalled his decision and reopened proofs. Following a second…